Gwendolyn Rodriguez
*** **** **** ******, ***. *A New York, N.Y. 10029 (H) 212-***-****
Objective
To secure a janitorial position that will provide opportunities for professional and personal advancement.
Professional Experience
6/2014 – Present Partners In Care New York, New York
Home Health Aide
Assist elderly with daily health sustaining activities. Medication reminders, personal care, appointments, meal preparation, correspond with client’s doctors regarding recorded observation or changes in client’s condition.
9/2012 – 3/2013 New York City Housing Authority New York, New York
Caretaker J
Duties entailed the janitorial maintenance of hi-rise and low-rise residential buildings including (terrazzo and tiled) floor care, compactor operation; clearing chute when necessary, cutting and removing refuse from machine, nose cleaning, cartridge replacement; compactor room care; maintaining drains, floors, and conveyor belt, wall washing, graffiti removal, pest control and removal, maintained tools, supplies, and slop sinks, ordering of needed supplies; assisted with receiving and storage of deliveries; roof cleaning, stair care, stripping and waxing, grounds keeping duties such as lawn cutting and hedge trimming, policing grounds, garbage removal (bulk and recycling); elevator care, vent dusting, brass polishing, leaf removal, snow and ice removal; assisted maintenance staff with other duties involving maintenance, plumbing, and heating plant technician; Reported all elevator, building, and/or compactor issues to appropriate departments. Managed two sixteen story hi rise dwelling units.
4/2008 – 6/2010 Home Instead Senior Care Staten Island, New York
Caregiver/ Companion
Assisted elderly patients with daily living activities; accompanied clients to and from appointments; meal preparation; medication reminders; corresponded with family members, the Visiting Nurse Service, and physical therapists regarding patient’s care; and light housekeeping duties.
7/2005 – 11/2006 Tri-Star Security Patrol Service Inc. Bronx, New York
Security Officer
Patrolled assigned areas of the Staten Island Ferry Terminal; processed visitors at the Richmond County Clerk’s office, maintained site activity log; corresponded with dispatchers for attendance run-down; prepared time sheets.
12/2000 – 4/2005 FJC Security Service Inc. Queens, New York
Security Shift Supervisor/ Fire Guard
Duties included, but were not limited to, corresponding with account managers regarding site operations; posted guards, conducted roll call, reported attendance to dispatchers; prepared incident reports; payroll distribution; took disciplinary action, as needed; relayed information to responding fire officials, conducted fire drills and emergency evacuation drills; ensured the safety of materials delivered to the Department of Homeless Services.
Education & Training
7/2012 – 9/2012 NYCHA Resident Training Academy Brooklyn, NY
Caretaker J Training Program
Acquired sustainable job readiness skills; enhanced professional communication skills necessary for productivity and effective teamwork. Completed 2.3 months of classroom instruction & 8 days of hands-on training; mastered the necessary skills to become a successful Caretaker J including floor care, compactor operation and maintenance, as well as safety guidelines and procedure; Obtained Occupational Safety and Health Accreditation 10 hour certificate.
2011 Department of Sanitation New York, New York
Janitorial Training
2008 Department of Parks & Recreation Staten Island, New York
Grounds Keeping & Janitorial Training
10/1995 Adults Continuing Education Brooklyn, NY
General Equivalency Diploma
New York State Department of Education
6/2012 OSHA 10
Construction Safety Certification received New York, NY